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Wednesday, 31 May 2017

House M.D. vet Odette Annable has been cast as the villainous Reign for the upcoming third season of Supergirl. Reign is set to serve as the primary villain of the 2017-2018 season, and will be a series regular when the show returns in the Fall.

"Greg [Berlanti] and I have wanted to work with Odette for years," executive producer Andrew Kreisberg said in a recent statement. "We are beyond excited to have her join our cast in the scary, powerful and heartbreaking role of Reign."

The character of Reign debuted in The New 52 Supergirl title as a genetically-engineeredmeta created by Kryptonian scientists lead by Zor-El. She eventually became the leader of a group of villains called the Worldkillers who would survive the destruction of Krypton. Upon arriving on earth, Reign vowed to conquer the planet by any means necessary, becoming an enemy of The Maiden Of Might in the process.

Reign was hinted at during the final scene of the Supergirl Season 2 finale. During a flashback sequence back on Krypton, a group of shrouded individuals load an unknown baby into a pod and send it off world, just as the doomed planet explodes.

Starring Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Jeremy Jordan, David Harewood and Odette Annable, Supergirl returns for its third season this Fall.

Warner Home Video has officially announced that the complete third season of The Flash will be speeding onto Blu-Ray and DVD Tuesday, September 5th. Included alongside all 23 action-packed episodes will be a selection of bonus features - all of which can be viewed below along with a look at the Blu-Ray cover art...

Season 3 of The Flash sees Barry going up against a villainous new speedster calling himself Savitar. A self-proclaimed god, Savitar looks to make the Scarlet Speedster pay in the most vile and heartbreaking way possible - by killing his beloved Iris West. Now, it's up to Team Flash to put an end to Savitar's reign once and for all - and they'll be bringing some new allies along for help.

A Lebanese security official says authorities have banned the upcoming Wonder Woman movie following a campaign against lead actress Gal Gadot, who served in the Israeli army.

The ban is in accordance with a decades-old law that boycotts Israeli
products and bars Lebanese citizens from travelling to Israel or having contact with Israelis in any way, shape or form.

The highly anticipated film was slated to premiere in Beirut later today, however it is currently unclear if that will still take place following word of the ban. A group called Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel had campaigned against showing the movie in Lebanon. The same group had also attempted to ban 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice in the country, in which Gal Gadot made her big screen debut as the classic Amazonian Princess.

Despite this controversy, Wonder Woman will open as scheduled during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan across
theatres in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait on Thursday.

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Adam Wingard, known for directing low-budget horror thrillers such as You’re Next, has closed a deal to helm Godzilla vs. King Kong for Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Studios.

The film will serve as the fourth entry in the newly formed MonsterVerse, which includes the 2014 Godzilla film from Gareth Edwards, Kong: Skull Island and the upcoming Godzilla: King Of The Monsters, which is currently in production.

Plot details for Godzilla vs. King Kong are being kept under wraps at this time.

It is set for a theatrical release on May 22nd, 2020.

Adam Wingard has strong roots within the horror genera with projects like A Horrible Way to Die and The ABCs of Death. Most recently, he directed a reboot of Blair Witchand also worked on Death Note. He was also one of the director's considered to helm Venomfor Sony.

Wingard is said to be a massive creature feature fan of both Godzilla and King Kong.

Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation are kicking around a brand new version of the hit 1990s cartoon Animaniacs. Original series creator Steven Spielberg, who developed the classic cartoon as follow-up to Tiny Toon Adventures, is expected to return to the new show.

Insiders close to the project say that it is in the extremely early stages of development.

Animaniacs ran for 99 episodes – from 1993 to 1995 on Fox Kids, before moving to Kids’ WB from 1995 to 1998. It would go on to win eight Daytime Emmy Awards during its run, as well as a Peabody Award. The show would also spawn the popular primetime spinoff Pinky And The Brain.

The cartoon featured various segments tied together by the Warner siblings - Yakko, Wakoo and Dot, who were locked away in the Warner Bros. watertower in the 1930's. They would escape in the 1990's and cause all sorts of fun-filled mayhem week after week.

Animaniacs featured a voice cast that included the likes of Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Jess Harnell, Sherri Stoner and Maurice LaMarche. Episodes featured plenty of pop culture references from everything from Tim Burton's Batman to Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, and heavily scored with original songs and music.

The series ended in 1999 and has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity since arriving on Netflix last year. In fact, the show remains so fondly remembered that Paulsen and the cast recently announced plans to reunite via a series of stage shows known as Animaniacs Live!

Again, the new show is in the extremely early stages of development at this time, but you can guarantee the team here at Infinite Earths will cover any new details as they emerge.

A Southern California man wanted to get his newly acquired DeLorean DMC-12 up to 88 MPH, but instead of being transported back to the future, all he got for his efforts was a speeding ticket.

Spencer White was successful in hitting his desired speed on Friday while blazing down Highway 14, which earned him a citation - and a good laugh alongside a member of the California Highway Patrol. Speaking with The Signal, a newspaper out of Santa Clarita, White said, "[The trooper] asked me how fast I thought I was going."

The
officer, smiling, told him he was going exactly 88 mph.

"All of us started busting up laughing," White told the newspaper.

The officer who pulled White over even asked if his DeLorean came with a flux capacitor. It didn't.

There is no doubt that NECA knows a thing or two about awesome action figures - and this latest San Diego Comic Con reveal is no exception! For 2017, the coolest collectibles company around is bringing Turtle Power back to the mecca of all pop culture events with an amazing eight piece set celebrating the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series.

Included in the set will be action figures of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, The Shredder, Foot Soldiers and Krang, all based off of their appearance in the long-running and much-loved 80's animated series.

Check out some official images posted below...

This bodacious set will be priced at $200 and available at the NECA booth during San Diego Comic Con, which is being held between July 20th - 23rd. NECA also plans on having the set available to those who are unable to attend San Diego Comic Con. Those details are set to be revealed soon.

Be sure to pop on over to The Fwoosh for further details and some seriously awesome images!

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment have announced the features to be included on the Blu-Ray and DVD versions of the next DC Animated Original Movie. Batman And Harley Quinn, which returns to the classic DC Animated Universe styling of the 1990's, comes Digital HD on August 15th, while it will be available on Blu-Ray and DVD on August 29th.

Check out all the home video details posted below...

BURBANK, CA (May 30, 2017) — A looming global catastrophe forces Batman and Nightwing to partner with an unlikely hero in Batman and Harley Quinn, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Original
Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the
all-new, feature-length animated film arrives August 15 on Digital and
August 29 on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset,
Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD.

Spawned from an original story by animation icon Bruce Timm, Batman and Harley Quinn will be available in several popular formats as the first Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 SRP) release of a DC Universe
Original Movie; Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset ($39.99 SRP), featuring an
exclusive Harley Quinn figurine; Blu-ray Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP); DVD
($19.98 SRP); and Digital ($19.99 HD, $14.99 SD). The Ultra HD Blu-ray
Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR and a
Blu-ray disc featuring the film; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the
film in hi-definition; and the DVD features the movie in standard
definition. The Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack include a
digital version of the film.

In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and
Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to
save the planet – and, unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along
the way. To save humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist
Harley Quinn to catch Poison Ivy, Harley’s BFF and frequent
partner-in-crime. But Batman’s patience is put to the test by the
unpredictable and untrustworthy Harley during the twists and turns the
reluctant companions face during their bumpy road trip. The result is a
thrill ride of action, adventure and comedy no Batman fan has seen
before.

The latest DC animated film features a stellar voice cast led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) reprising his role as the Dark Knight, alongside Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory) making her debut as the irrepressible Harley Quinn. Loren Lester, the voice of Robin in Batman: The Animated Series, returns as Nightwing. Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) and Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show) provide the voices of the villainous duo Poison Ivy & Jason Woodrue, respectively.

Sam Liu (Batman: The Killing Joke) directed from an original story by Bruce Timm (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) with a teleplay written by Timm & Jim Krieg (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox). Co-Producer is Alan Burnett (The Batman). Executive Producers are Sam Register and Bruce Timm. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan are Executive Producers.

“In this all-new movie, we give Harley Quinn the starring role she
deserves as she partners with Batman and Nightwing to save the day,”
said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President,
Family & Animation Marketing. “We are thrilled to showcase the
latest story from the remarkable mind of Bruce Timm for all fans to
enjoy.”

Batman and Harley Quinn boasts enhanced content including multiple featurettes and sneak peeks into what is next for the DC Universe.

Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray Deluxe Giftset, Blu-ray and Digital:

The Harley Effect (Featurette): Harley Quinn, has a
deep history with the fans of the DC Universe. This featurette traces
her humble roots from her creators, to those that portray her at Comic
book conventions. She is a symbol of strength and beloved by many.

Loren Lester: In His Own Voice (Featurette): This documentary examines actor Loren Lester’s legacy within Batman The Animated Series, Dick Grayson’s character, and the popularity that surrounds Lester’s interpretation of the Boy Wonder.

A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Original Movie: A behind-the-scenes look at the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Original Movies, featuring thoughts from the talented filmmakers and voice cast.

From the DC Vault – Batman: The Animated Series – “Harley and Ivy” and “Harley’s Holiday”

DVD:

A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Original Movie: A behind-the-scenes look at the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Original Movies, featuring thoughts from the talented filmmakers and voice cast.

In Batman and Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue (a.k.a. The
Floronic Man) embark on an ecological quest to save the planet – and,
unfortunately, eliminate most of humankind along the way. To save
humanity, Batman and Nightwing are forced to enlist Harley Quinn to
catch Poison Ivy, Harley’s BFF and frequent partner-in-crime. But
Batman’s patience is put to the test by the unpredictable and
untrustworthy Harley during the twists and turns the reluctant
companions face during their bumpy road trip. The result is a thrill
ride of action, adventure and comedy no Batman fan has seen before.

Tamashii Nations has revealed a brand new addition to their popular S.H. Figuarts line, and it's none other then that rum-loving scoundrel known as Captain Jack Sparrow.

This all-new 6" action figure is based off of the character's appearance in the recently released Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and is the first entry into their Pirates of the Caribbean line of Figuarts action figures.

Featuring swappable heads, interchangeable hands, a sword with sheath, a hat, rum bottle and two compasses, this is one that fans of the long-running Disney franchise are sure to want to get their hands on. Check out some official images of the figure posted below...

The S.H. Figuarts Jack Sparrow is available for pre-order now through most Japanese online retailers. The figure is set for release in July and is priced at 6,480 Yen (about $58 USD).